MS Dhoni Behind Scenes Of Jharkhand’s Historic SMAT Win: 'We Have Always Taken His Advice'

MS Dhoni Behind Scenes Of Jharkhand’s Historic SMAT Win: 'We Have Always Taken His Advice' Curated By : Last Updated: MS Dhoni guided Jharkhand's cricket overhaul, leading to their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory with Ishan Kishan starring in the title run. MS Dhoni's behind the scenes role in Jharkhand's SMAT win has been revealed Former India cricketer Shahbaz Nadeem has revealed that when Jharkhand began preparing for the 2025-26 domestic season, the management asked former India captain MS Dhoni for advice on everything, even on the appointment of the coach, with Jharkhand going on to win their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Nadeem revealed that Dhoni’s guidance was sought at every major step during the sweeping overhaul of Jharkhand cricket ahead of the 2024-25 season, a process that led to the state’s first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy win. Recommended Stories Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Catch all the latest Cricket News , Live Cricket Scores , and trending updates, along with top stories across Sports News , Football News , WWE News , and other Sporting Events . Follow News18 on Google . Join the fun, play games on News18 . Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : First Published: December 25, 2025, 17:05 IST News cricket MS Dhoni Behind Scenes Of Jharkhand’s Historic SMAT Win: 'We Have Always Taken His Advice' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Loading comments... Read More

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